Seahawks’ Swift-themed Chiefs Jab Sparks Fan Backlash

WHO:

Pro Football Network - The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs were the teams involved.

Sportskeeda - The Seahawks’ postgame reference involved Taylor Swift, described in the headline as a Chiefs player’s wife; Swift’s fans, referred to as “Swifties,” criticized the team.

TMZ - Taylor Swift’s fans objected to a roast posted by the Seahawks on the team’s official social media.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - After beating the Chiefs, the Seahawks used a Taylor Swift friendship-bracelet reference to troll the team, drawing fan backlash.

Sportskeeda - The Seahawks defeated the Chiefs 20-3, handing Kansas City its first loss of the season.

Sportskeeda - Swifties criticized the Seahawks with the comment, “Referencing a player’s wife doesn’t make you cool.”

TMZ - Swift’s fans were “Pissed” about the Seahawks’ friendship-bracelet meme and reacted negatively to the team’s social-media roast.

Pro Football Network - Fans’ reactions included “Lame and Disrespectful” and “This Will Not Age Well.”

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The game was played at Lumen Field.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Swifties objected to the Seahawks’ reference because it invoked a player’s wife.

Pro Football Network - The Seahawks’ friendship-bracelet reference was used to celebrate their win over the Chiefs.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - The Seahawks used a Taylor Swift friendship-bracelet reference in connection with their win.

TMZ - The Seahawks delivered the roast through a meme posted on their official social-media account.

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20 to 3 at Lumen Field, handing Kansas City its first loss of the season. After the win, Seattle posted a Taylor Swift friendship-bracelet meme on its official social-media account to roast the Chiefs. Swift’s fans criticized the reference to a player’s wife, with some calling it disrespectful and lame.